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GOGEBIC
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
HONORS
SCHOLARSHIP
The Gogebic Community College Honors Scholarship is awarded
to students who have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher and are fulltime students. The applicants must have participated in extracurricular and community activities and have stated their career
and educational goals in a concise and clear manner on the
scholarship application. There are no geographical restrictions.
Established by Gogebic Community College. Amounts vary.
GOGEBIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
The Gogebic Community College Presidential Scholarship is
awarded to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have
been involved in various extra-curricular and community
activities. The applicants must be full-time students pursuing an
occupational or transfer degree program. Established by the
Gogebic Community College Foundation. $500 (1)
GOGEBIC RANGE BANK SCHOLARSHIP
The Gogebic Range Bank Scholarship is awarded to students in a
business related field with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The applicants
must be a graduate of Wakefield-Marenisco, Bessemer A.D.
Johnston, L.L. Wright high schools in Michigan, Hurley K-12
School in Wisconsin or a resident of one of these communities.
Established by the Gogebic Range Bank. $600 (1).
JOHN B. AND MAE M. HAKALA SCHOLARSHIP
The John B. and Mae M. Hakala Scholarship is awarded to
students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who have demonstrated
leadership abilities. The students must be attending full-time and
participate in school and community activities. Established by
John B. Hakala. $500 (1)
DR. AND MRS. R.R. HARRINGTON SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. and Mrs. R.R. Harrington Scholarship is awarded to
nursing or pre-med students. Established by the Harrington family
in memory of Rex and Mayetta Harrington and their commitment
to education and medical training. $1,000 (1)
MIKE HAZEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Mike Hazen Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a resident
of Gogebic County with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The applicants
must be enrolled in the Social Science and Education program
with an emphasis on Criminal Justice, Education or Social Work.
Established by the family of Mike Hazen to honor his memory.
Mike served on the GCC Foundation Board for many years and
was a strong supporter of education. $750 (1)
RUTH M. HEALY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The Ruth M. Healy Academic Scholarship is awarded to the top
ranking senior graduating from L.L. Wright High School in
Michigan. The amount of the award is based on the cost of full
tuition and fees for first and second semester. Established by the
Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees in honor of Ruth
M. Healy, a Gogebic Community College employee for 32 years.
HINCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Hinch Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduates of West
Iron County High School in Iron River, Michigan. If a graduate of
West Iron County High School is not available, the students
should be a graduate of Hurley High School in Hurley, Wisconsin
or A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan.
Established by the Hinch family in recognition of the positive
Gogebic Community College experience encountered by their son
when he was enrolled. $500 (1)
IRONWOOD
BUSINESS
AND
PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Business and Professional Women’s Club
Scholarship is awarded to returning sophomore students attending
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full-time with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. The applicant must have
graduated from a high school located in Gogebic County,
Michigan or Iron County, Wisconsin. The award is based on a
combination of academic achievement, financial need and a
concise outline of career plans. Established by members of the
Ironwood Business & Professional Women’s Club. $300 (2)
IRONWOOD
KIWANIS
CLUB
FRESHMAN
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Kiwanis Club Freshman Scholarship is awarded to
a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic
achievement, citizenship, and participation in school activities.
Preference is given to students that have actively participated in
Key Club. Established by the Ironwood Kiwanis Club, which
began their existence in 1925 dedicated to youth and the
community. $1,000 (1)
IRONWOOD
KIWANIS
CLUB
SOPHOMORE
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Kiwanis Club Sophomore Scholarship is awarded
to returning Gogebic Community College sophomore students.
The applicants must be full-time students with a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of high
academic achievement, citizenship, and service to the community
and college. Preference is given to students who actively
participated in Key Club. Established by the Ironwood Kiwanis
Club, which began their existence in 1925 dedicated to youth and
the community. $1,000 (1)
IRONWOOD-HURLEY ROTARY CLUB SOPHOMORE
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club Sophomore Scholarship is
awarded to returning GCC sophomore students who are residents
of the Ironwood, Michigan or Hurley, Wisconsin area. The
applicant must be a full-time student with a cumulative GPA of
3.0 or better. The scholarship award is based upon financial need,
other forms of financial aid available to the student, scholastic
achievement and future aims and goals. Established by the
Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club. $500 (1)
IRONWOOD-HURLEY ROTARY CLUB VOCATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club Vocational Scholarship is
awarded to freshman students who are attending GCC full-time.
The student must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and
reside in the Ironwood, Michigan or Hurley, Wisconsin area. A
financial aid form must be filed with the GCC Financial Aid
Office for a determination of financial need. The students must be
enrolled in a vocational program. Established by the IronwoodHurley Rotary Club. $500 (1)
IRONWOOD
WOMAN’S
CLUB
FRESHMAN
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Woman’s Club Freshman Scholarship is awarded
to senior of L.L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan.
Established by the Ironwood Woman’s Club. $150 (1)
IRONWOOD
WOMAN’S
CLUB
SOPHOMORE
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Woman’s Club Sophomore Scholarship is awarded
to graduates of L.L. Wright High School who have successfully
completed their freshman year at Gogebic Community College.
The applicants must be residents of Ironwood Township or
Ironwood, Michigan. Established by the Ironwood Woman’s
Club. $150 (1)
HELEN
JALONEN
EDUCATION
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
The Helen Jalonen Education Memorial Scholarship is awarded to
full-time students enrolled in an elementary education transfer

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GOGEBIC
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
HONORS
SCHOLARSHIP
The Gogebic Community College Honors Scholarship is awarded
to students who have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher and are fulltime students. The applicants must have participated in extracurricular and community activities and have stated their career
and educational goals in a concise and clear manner on the
scholarship application. There are no geographical restrictions.
Established by Gogebic Community College. Amounts vary.
GOGEBIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
The Gogebic Community College Presidential Scholarship is
awarded to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have
been involved in various extra-curricular and community
activities. The applicants must be full-time students pursuing an
occupational or transfer degree program. Established by the
Gogebic Community College Foundation. $500 (1)
GOGEBIC RANGE BANK SCHOLARSHIP
The Gogebic Range Bank Scholarship is awarded to students in a
business related field with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The applicants
must be a graduate of Wakefield-Marenisco, Bessemer A.D.
Johnston, L.L. Wright high schools in Michigan, Hurley K-12
School in Wisconsin or a resident of one of these communities.
Established by the Gogebic Range Bank. $600 (1).
JOHN B. AND MAE M. HAKALA SCHOLARSHIP
The John B. and Mae M. Hakala Scholarship is awarded to
students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who have demonstrated
leadership abilities. The students must be attending full-time and
participate in school and community activities. Established by
John B. Hakala. $500 (1)
DR. AND MRS. R.R. HARRINGTON SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. and Mrs. R.R. Harrington Scholarship is awarded to
nursing or pre-med students. Established by the Harrington family
in memory of Rex and Mayetta Harrington and their commitment
to education and medical training. $1,000 (1)
MIKE HAZEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Mike Hazen Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a resident
of Gogebic County with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The applicants
must be enrolled in the Social Science and Education program
with an emphasis on Criminal Justice, Education or Social Work.
Established by the family of Mike Hazen to honor his memory.
Mike served on the GCC Foundation Board for many years and
was a strong supporter of education. $750 (1)
RUTH M. HEALY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The Ruth M. Healy Academic Scholarship is awarded to the top
ranking senior graduating from L.L. Wright High School in
Michigan. The amount of the award is based on the cost of full
tuition and fees for first and second semester. Established by the
Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees in honor of Ruth
M. Healy, a Gogebic Community College employee for 32 years.
HINCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Hinch Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduates of West
Iron County High School in Iron River, Michigan. If a graduate of
West Iron County High School is not available, the students
should be a graduate of Hurley High School in Hurley, Wisconsin
or A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan.
Established by the Hinch family in recognition of the positive
Gogebic Community College experience encountered by their son
when he was enrolled. $500 (1)
IRONWOOD
BUSINESS
AND
PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Business and Professional Women’s Club
Scholarship is awarded to returning sophomore students attending
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full-time with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. The applicant must have
graduated from a high school located in Gogebic County,
Michigan or Iron County, Wisconsin. The award is based on a
combination of academic achievement, financial need and a
concise outline of career plans. Established by members of the
Ironwood Business & Professional Women’s Club. $300 (2)
IRONWOOD
KIWANIS
CLUB
FRESHMAN
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Kiwanis Club Freshman Scholarship is awarded to
a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic
achievement, citizenship, and participation in school activities.
Preference is given to students that have actively participated in
Key Club. Established by the Ironwood Kiwanis Club, which
began their existence in 1925 dedicated to youth and the
community. $1,000 (1)
IRONWOOD
KIWANIS
CLUB
SOPHOMORE
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Kiwanis Club Sophomore Scholarship is awarded
to returning Gogebic Community College sophomore students.
The applicants must be full-time students with a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of high
academic achievement, citizenship, and service to the community
and college. Preference is given to students who actively
participated in Key Club. Established by the Ironwood Kiwanis
Club, which began their existence in 1925 dedicated to youth and
the community. $1,000 (1)
IRONWOOD-HURLEY ROTARY CLUB SOPHOMORE
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club Sophomore Scholarship is
awarded to returning GCC sophomore students who are residents
of the Ironwood, Michigan or Hurley, Wisconsin area. The
applicant must be a full-time student with a cumulative GPA of
3.0 or better. The scholarship award is based upon financial need,
other forms of financial aid available to the student, scholastic
achievement and future aims and goals. Established by the
Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club. $500 (1)
IRONWOOD-HURLEY ROTARY CLUB VOCATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club Vocational Scholarship is
awarded to freshman students who are attending GCC full-time.
The student must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and
reside in the Ironwood, Michigan or Hurley, Wisconsin area. A
financial aid form must be filed with the GCC Financial Aid
Office for a determination of financial need. The students must be
enrolled in a vocational program. Established by the IronwoodHurley Rotary Club. $500 (1)
IRONWOOD
WOMAN’S
CLUB
FRESHMAN
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Woman’s Club Freshman Scholarship is awarded
to senior of L.L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan.
Established by the Ironwood Woman’s Club. $150 (1)
IRONWOOD
WOMAN’S
CLUB
SOPHOMORE
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ironwood Woman’s Club Sophomore Scholarship is awarded
to graduates of L.L. Wright High School who have successfully
completed their freshman year at Gogebic Community College.
The applicants must be residents of Ironwood Township or
Ironwood, Michigan. Established by the Ironwood Woman’s
Club. $150 (1)
HELEN
JALONEN
EDUCATION
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
The Helen Jalonen Education Memorial Scholarship is awarded to
full-time students enrolled in an elementary education transfer